heights above 2,400 feet within two miles on either side of Dryden. U.S. Route 2 and U.S. Route 97 run concurrently through Dryden and split into separate roads about two miles up the valley from the community. Dryden is three miles by highway from the community of Peshastin to the northwest, and 5 miles by highway from the community of Cashmere to the southeast. Climate This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dryden has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. References External links Washington Hometown Locator - Dryden Zip Code Information for 98821 at Zip-Codes.com Short biography and portrait of John Dryden at DeadFred.com Unincorporated communities in Washington (state) Unincorporated communities in Chelan County, Washington Wenatchee–East Wenatchee metropolitan area